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SMDC ICE Tower: A new normal real estate ‘RESO-lution’

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ From the downsized physical operations of many businesses, to the rise of upstart businessmen and women engaging in their own ventures from home — there are many reasons to think that Residential-Office (RESO) developments could very well emerge as the real estate trend of…

Real estate developments keep in step with millennial goals

While most millennials are probably as career-driven and independent as their parents, they’re generally more mindful than their elders in achieving the right work-life balance. And this mindset is very much reflected in their choice of residence. Whether one plans to lead a more independent lifestyle or start a family,…

MVP helps rebuild country’s tourism competitiveness

As tourist arrivals from abroad continued to increase, the country’s tourism sector, according to a growing number of industry observers, was poised to take off and reach unprecedented heights, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year. As the global travel industry faces the adverse effects of these unprecedented times,…

Real estate developer launches two new leisure tourism estates in Batangas

The same pioneer real estate developer responsible for Punta Fuego, the premiere weekend development in Nasugbu, Batangas, has launched another upscale lifestyle development designed to appeal to much younger but equally demanding Filipinos. Landco raises the benchmark in resort living with the introduction of Club Laiya and CaSoBē in Batangas…

Luxury living & the return of the central business district

By JOSE PAOLO S.DELA CRUZ City life may have slowed down due to the pandemic, but for these hotel and real estate giants, the central business district is poised for a “grand” comeback. The skyline as seen from Grand Hyatt Manila In a recent media briefing, Federal Land Inc. president…

Bayside property offers best of city living

Despite the hardships and limitations brought about by the pandemic, a good number of people have managed to find opportunities in 2021 that could help them prosper in life once this major disruption is behind us. Enterprising individuals know that assets like real estate investments are the way to go.…

The benefits of southern living

Imagine a place where you live a stone’s throw away from everything, where you can walk to any establishment just steps away from where you live. Imagine being in an emergency. The clinic, pharmacy, or grocery is less than 10 minutes from where you are. No traffic, no delay, no…

Real estate is still ‘gold’ in the new normal

Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, real estate still remains a safe and viable investment option. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed that nationwide residential property prices rose by 27 percent in the second quarter of 2020, even as the country was at the height of…

SMDC sets the gold standard in sustainable communities

Resiliency and sustainability, along with convenience and accessibility, are the new gold ticket to sustainable living in the time of COVID-19. Having gone through a year in various stages of community quarantine, many people now realize that proximity to essential stores, services, key establishments and institutions could very well serve…

Belt Collins for SMDC Mint Residences: Landscaping a masterpiece

By Grace C. Diez Hawaii-based planning, design and consulting firm Belt Collins lends its landscaping expertise to SM Development Corp.’s new, premier development, as the two real estate giants aim to create a refreshing living space amid the urban cityscape. Mint Residences’ exterior view Founded in 1953 by Robert M.…